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News
29 Jul 2015
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
Printed Electronics is key in enabling smart packaging innovations, a fast growing market for industry.
19 Jul 2015
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Two weeks ago, in a precursor event to COP21, over 2,000 top-of-their-field scientists gathered in Paris to present their ideas and solutions on how best to protect our world. This article is the first in a series based on the findings presented.
06 Jul 2015
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) released a report on the PolyU Tourist Satisfaction Index (PolyU TSI) and the Tourism Service Quality Index (PolyU TSQI).
01 Jul 2015
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
In a recent panel discussion featuring key leaders in the financial services sector, one of the topics focussed on the financial services sector in search of managers with new skill sets to adapt to the changing industry.
23 Jun 2015
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Researchers in Malaysia are recommending an assessment tool for measuring whether university graduates have the practical skills required to enter the work force.
01 Jun 2015
Asia Research News
Frost & Sullivan Japan will be hosting its flagship Growth, Innovation and Leadership (GIL) Japan summit in Tokyo, Japan once again on June 4, 2015 at the Tokyo American Club to discuss how “Convergence” and “The Connected World” will influence the way companies need to grow and innovate.
21 May 2015
Asia Research News
Frost & Sullivan’s Growth, Innovation & Leadership (GIL) Congress takes place across eighteen cities annually and is a platform to discuss key trends, creating new possibilities, business models and opportunities.
18 May 2015
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
A team of students from The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus has won the HSBC Malaysia Business Case Challenge 2015.
28 Apr 2015
Asia Research News
New programme supports entrepreneurs targeting the silver sector, with a $50,000 start-up fund
04 Apr 2015
Asia Research News
Bangkok, April 2, 2015 – Frost & Sullivan today hosted the 2015 Growth, Innovation & Leadership summit in Bangkok, discussing Convergence of industries and digital transformation of the Thai economy.
02 Apr 2015
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the Construction Industry Council (CIC) entered into an agreement today, with PolyU licensing the technology of the anti-heat stress construction uniform to the CIC.
30 Mar 2015
IOP Publishing
Researchers have, for the first time, mapped the rapid urban expansion that has occurred across the whole of East-Southeast Asia in the last decade.
20 Mar 2015
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
Organized by the Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), the Eighth International Symposium of Intimate Apparel was held at PolyU on 17 March to promote the exchange of the latest knowledge and development of intimate apparel among academics and industrialists.
19 Mar 2015
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
Socially intelligent computers can turn difficult online negotiations into win−win situations through tactical information disclosure
16 Feb 2015
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
Ahmad Datuk Zainal Abidin Haji Ahmad, a long servicing senior official in the Malaysian Government was awarded with an honorary degree by The University of Nottingham at the Graduation Ceremony held on 14 February 2015 at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC).
16 Feb 2015
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
A new type of breadsticks, which are made from corn silk and contain more nutrients derived from corncob fibres than normal breadsticks, have been awarded a gold medal for the new invention section at iiDEX2014 Exposition.
03 Feb 2015
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has been working in close collaboration with the international wine industry to develop a distinctive programme, The Master of Science (MSc) in International Wine Management, to groom the next generation of global industry leaders.
01 Feb 2015
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) launched a new training and funding programme today to support social innovation projects, addressing poverty and other social issues in pursuit of an inclusive and harmonious society.
01 Feb 2015
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
The Knowledge Management and Innovation Research Centre (KMIRC) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) successfully held the Asian Knowledge Forum on 13 January 2015 at HKPC.
28 Jan 2015
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) launches Asia’s first centre for test bedding and developing remanufacturing technologies
20 Jan 2015
Waseda University
An opinion piece by Professor Hiroshi Toyoizumi of Waseda University in Japan
07 Jan 2015
University of Malaya
University of Malaya’s Professor Rajah Rasiah was awarded the 2014 Celso Furtado Prize in Social Sciences by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS). This was in recognition of his pioneering contribution to the theory and methodology of how technological capabilities relate to economic development
23 Dec 2014
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
The two organisations will further the development of spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory (STT-MRAM) and bring STT-MRAM devices closer to commercialisation.
18 Dec 2014
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
The TWAS 2015 Prizes will be awarded in recognition of an outstanding
contribution to knowledge in the following eight fields of science:
Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Engineering
Sciences, Mathematics, Medical Sciences and Physics.
10 Dec 2014
Waseda University
An opinion piece from Professor Yoshihiko Fukushima of Waseda University in Japan.
27 Nov 2014
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Rainwater collection system to be used by residential houses in countries with abundant rainfall.
20 Nov 2014
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) announced on 20th November two new funding programmes, namely HKSTP-PolyU Tech Incubation Fund (TIF) and PolyU Tech Launchpad Fund (TLF)
17 Oct 2014
Asia Research News
Keppel Logistics, Sembcorp and Avaya among companies honoured
17 Oct 2014
Asia Research News
Asia’s leading companies were recognized at the 2014 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore on 16th October, 2014.
17 Oct 2014
Asia Research News
Frost & Sullivan hosts Growth, Innovation & Leadership (GIL) Asia Pacific Congress in Singapore
Events
13 Aug 2007
New Delhi, India - This is a one day convention aimed at highlighting the opportunities in the Biofuels market and providing a networking platform to industry participants.
28 Nov 2007
Penang, Malaysia - This conference is on agriculture and the potential contribution of agriculture for a more robust, sustainable and equitable growth and development of Malaysia.
09 Jul 2007
Shah Alam, Malaysia - To provide a platform where entrepreneurs, practitioners, academicians and policy makers can discuss and analyze the prospects and challenges faced by the regional SMEs in the wake of globalization.
16 Aug 2007
The International Conference is an opportunity for local and international experts, media practitioners, consultants, researchers, academics and non-academics to share knowledge in the study of media and information warfare.
26 Jun 2007
Untuk memberi pendedahan kepada para peserta mengenai peluang perniagaan menerusi penanaman, pemprosesan dan pengeluaran produk herba. (This seminar will inform its participants of business opportunities in herbal products from the production, processing to the final product)
05 Jun 2007
KL, Malaysia - This conference aims to uncover the secrets of tourism’s leaders, learning from those destinations and organizations which have been conspicuously successful in tourism planning, development and marketing.
27 Sep 2007
This training focuses on the tools, techniques and methodologies needed to obtain and analyze competitive information from publicly available sources to help achieve the objectives of an organization
05 Jun 2007
Manila, Philippines - The conference will examine the latest regulatory trends, investment environment, exploration potentials, financing strategies and risks in Asia’s highly mineralized countries.
24 Jun 2007
Singapore - A select group of global leaders will gather at the World Economic Forum on East Asia to shape the region’s industry, economic and political agendas.
13 Jun 2007
Cape Town, Africa - Under the theme Raising the Bar, the region's premier gathering of leaders in business, government and civil society will draw lessons from best-performing states, assess new opportunities, address risks and identify priorities for action.
12 Jun 2007
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - This is a meeting of the world’s premier independent crime-fighting watchdog for international trade.
10 Jun 2007
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The conference, themed 'A Shared Future', seeks to discuss and address issues and challenges faced by all sectors within the oil and gas industry.
12 Jun 2007
Doha, Qatar - The aim of the Conference is mobilize additional resources in order to, on the one hand, prevent and manage food shortages and, on the other hand, tackle the structural causes of the food insecurity.
12 Jun 2007
Japan - The conference, which also analyzes trade and investment issues, revisits policy responses to the crisis and discusses regional economic development trends.
02 Nov 2007
Kuching, Sarawak - This conference will be a gathering platform for business communities to discuss and share knowledge on current issues relating to the marketing effort in the Asia Pacific region.
18 Jul 2007
Singapore - The most ambitious project by Supply Chain Asia, the Singapore Forum aims to bring together more than 300 logistics and supply chain professionals from all over Asia and the world to come together to Connect, Communicate and Collaborate.
02 Aug 2007
Singapore -- The themes: "The future of Asian Financial Systems: Integration, Growth and Stability" & "Poverty and Growth Dynamics: Asian and International Perspectives"
04 Jun 2007
Tokyo, Japan - TradeTech Japan is Japan’s premier equity trading summit and exhibition, dedicated to high-level discussion of the key challenges facing the institutional equities trading community.
27 Jun 2007
Jakarta, Indonesia -- This course is designed for logistics and transport professionals involved in implementing new business programs and/or managing operational projects.
11 Jul 2007
2007 Theme is Asian Universities - promoting quality and equal opportunity through global partnership.
28 Nov 2007
Leeds, UK - As the ‘new Asians' increasingly extend their operations into foreign markets, a number of implications for established companies, especially for European and Japanese MNEs, are becoming apparent. This event explores this and more.
18 May 2007
Asialink's biennial conference on business and career opportunities in and with Asia will:
showcase career opportunities
highlight business success stories
provide an opportunity for networking and exchange
increase understanding of the factors that are leading to commercial success in the region
03 May 2007
Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore : The lecture would focus on the seeming contradictions of Indian trajectories in demography, education, and development; and at the same time prophesize on some simulated mileposts of success or failure in future.
11 Sep 2007
Hong Kong - Asia’s premier annual meeting place for regional investors and top-performing international hedge fund managers - Hedge Funds World Asia 2007 - returns for its 10th year! This year, we are ROARING to bring you even bigger and better event for 2007 where we will be celebrating our decade of success!
26 Sep 2007
Bangkok, Thailand - Food ingredients are in huge demand in South East Asia – and Fi Asia 2007 will enable you to bring yours to more customers in this dynamic growth area.
05 Sep 2007
Bangkok, Thailand - The new international trade fair for fruit and vegetable marketing in Asia will allow exporters in the southern hemisphere to promote growth in Asia.
30 May 2007
This is Asia’s largest food ingredients and additives event.
05 Dec 2007
Tokyo, Japan - Hedge Funds World Japan 2007 is the premier annual meeting place for Japanese pension funds, insurance companies, private banks, international asset allocators and top-performing hedge fund managers
11 Oct 2007
Hong Kong - Converging media – converging minds. Media360 will bring together clients, agencies and media owners in a unique forum to share insights that will put you one step ahead.
23 May 2007
Manila, Philippines - This event brings together the most influential people in the Biofuels industry to discuss the development and growth of biofuels. This conference goes beyond just providing information, it is where serious business takes place in a conducive environment.
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Giants in history
U Hla Myint (1920 – 2017) was a celebrated economist from Myanmar. Considered a prodigy, he was admitted to Rangoon University to study economics when he was just 14 years old. He went on to earn a Ph.D. at the London School of Economics (LSE).
Rapee Sagarik (4 December 1922 – 17 February 2018) was Thailand’s renowned expert on orchids.
Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie (25 June 1936 – 11 September 2019) was an Indonesian engineer who was President of Indonesia from 1998 to 1999.
Physicist Narinder Singh Kapany (31 October 1926 – 4 December 2020) pioneered the use of optical fibres to transmit images, and founded several optical technology companies. Born in Punjab, India, he worked at a local optical instruments factory before moving to London for PhD studies at Imperial College. There, he devised a flexible fibrescope to convey images along bundles of glass fibres.